Apart from that it�s good. I�ve used mine with a 50 1.4 for years as an alternative to a 100 2.8 macro. Of course it�s not as good as the real macro lens, but close enough for many purposes.
DagT
P� l�rdag, 13. september 2003, kl. 18:16, skrev Hans Beumer:
thanks for your respond.
With that vivitar macro converter, do you get a double focus-mechanisme,
(one on the lens, and one on the converter) or just focus on the lens?
Greetings, Hans B.
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Van: John Mustarde [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Verzonden: zaterdag 13 september 2003 18:27
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Onderwerp: Re: Tele-converter, Pentax, Pentax or Vivitar, at wich price?
On Sat, 13 Sep 2003 17:35:24 +0200, you wrote:
I would like to get me a good 2x converter. I expect the Pentax T6-2X andthere
A2X-S to be good.
But I also here good sounds about the vivitar macro-teleconverter. Andis also a normal vivitar 2x converter. (I've seen the last one for about 12
euro's or 10 USD.)
It should mainly be used on a MX +K200/4
Is there a great quality difference between these converters and what is a
reasonable price in USD or Euro for these converters? (In good condition)
Met vriendelijke groet (or greetings), Hans Beumer.
mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The "Vivitar 2x Macro Focusing Teleconverter" is one of the few good 2x TCs around. Price is about $45 to $55 used. The latest model for Pentax is the PK-A version. It is as good as any 2x TC except maybe some of the dedicated ones with the long snout that only fit certain lenses, such as the Pentax 2.0 X-L.
The other Vivitar 2x teleconverters, like most 2x TCs, are often a waste of money because they soften the image too much. Better to get a good one the first time out, and the Vivitar 2x Macro Focusing Teleconverter is a good one. Generally, this particular 2x TC is much less expensive than Pentax models of similar optical quality, and the Vivitar has the added value of the variable Macro extension tube built in, which is a very useful feature.
-- John Mustarde www.photolin.com
